Living in community is an integral part of our response to the call of God to follow Christ in chastity, poverty, obedience and service of the poor.

Our community is the whole body of the congregation, no matter how widely we are dispersed on mission. We also belong to local communities, which are particular expressions of the community of the whole congregation.

In living as a community, we do our best

to nurture right relationships by showing love, concern and forgiveness

to cultivate an attitude of belonging to the group by open, sincere communication, simplicity and courtesy of manner

to pray together and share the mystery of God's love

to exchange information and share insights

to share generously in the tasks involved in community living

An important part of our community life is the spirit of welcome and hospitality.

Inter-Congregational Links

The institute of the Religious Sisters of Charity was founded on the Ignatian tradition, drawing on the rule and spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). The congregation also has links - spiritual and historical - with the following congregations around the world: